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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,723

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $557

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,868

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,100 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,213 $28,084
Luxury Package 3,350  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 48
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo cover 140 166
Roof rack crossbars 225 195
Remote start 425 432
Class II trailer hitch 400 468
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Navigation system   1,600
Luxury Package 3,081  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 31
Cargo tray 67  
Cargo cover 114 108
Roof rack crossbars 187 117
Remote start 353 324
Class II trailer hitch 332 351
AWD 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 6,285 4,003
Options (change) 5,664 3,059
Destination 895 725
Total Price $35,280 $34,723
Total Invoice $32,772 $31,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $848
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $401
Model Year20152011
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,280$34,723
Adjustments for Features-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,875$34,723
Total Invoice$32,772$31,868
Adjustments for Features-1,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,467$31,868

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152011
ModelSportageForester
TrimSX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Hill descent control$250 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Metal pedals $75
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,700$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3050

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152011
ModelSportageForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length174.8 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height64.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested150057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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